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The Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery - 2 Days Hiking trip

Sofia, Bulgaria
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • English speaking mountain guide
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • One-way chairlift ticket
    • 1 night overnight stau in a Mountain hut
    • Rila National Park fee
    • Parking Fees
    • Food and drinks
    • Entrance tickets to the museums of the Rila Monastery cost between 10 and 15 euros.
    • Entrance ticket to the "pyramids" area of Stob Price: 3 euros

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Medieval orthodox temple of St. Petka Samardjiyska
      Old City Center, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

      Get off at "Serdika" metro station (lines #1, #2, or #3) and take the exit to "Sveta Nedelya" square. After exiting the subway, you are in the underpass of Sveta Nedelya Square, which has an open area. There is a small church from the 11th century "Sveta Petka". That's the point of the meeting.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .8:00 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    The Seven Rila lakes and Mount Haramiyata (2465) - full day panoramic hiking tour, overnight stay at the Ivan Vazov hut

    3 Stops

    1

    Rila National Park

    12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Seven Rila Lakes

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Haramiyata (Black Peak)

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight in the high mountain hut "Ivan Vazov" (2300m).

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Trek to The Rila Monastery

    2 Stops

    1

    Rila National Park

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Rila Monastery

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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